Originally Posted by
opus99
thanks for this! This is very informative particularly the maps! And the new 6 -10s come with the upgraded MTOW which adds 430nm to the maximum payload range which should enable SFO and LAX at maximum payload. It’s around 4200nm right now.
I see the 78X for 25 GEs but to come with bunks to enable routes like LAX, SFO and BOM.
the rest can easily be covered by the 35k which will allow for gauge. The 78X should allow for yield maximisation in those core route areas like North America.
I can easily see another 18-24 78Xs. Similarly I can see another 18-24 35K. 779 can then replace 77W and 380 in the fullness of time.
Yes, I considering increasing the range to 4200nm but then I thought that BA is normally risk averse (the Network boffins once told me we didn't have a plane to do a LHR-BOG flight without restrictions, even though Avianca seemingly does it) and decided to go for a cleaner 4000nm.
Anyway, here's to hoping to see new plane announcements soon! And perhaps an IFE that lets you pair your own Bluetooth headphones.